Tyson

Tyson has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Tyson isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Naming your dog Tyson is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.

Tyson was, in the past month, the 105th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of July 2025, Tyson is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

In general, this name has held steady in popularity with PupNames.com visitors.

In the past week, Tyson was viewed 123 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Tyson's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Tyson is most adored in Louisiana, Nevada and Wisconsin.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Mexico, Kansas and Minnesota.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Tyson.

Most popular breeds named Tyson:

1. Boxer
2. American Pitbull Terrier
3. Rottweiler
4. Chihuahua
5. German Shepherd

Tyson is found in these categories:

big

Tyson signifies strength, power, and a knockout punch of personality!

celestial

Named after Mike, it packs a punch like a meteor impact!

badass

Associations with strength and power, derived from famous boxer Mike Tyson.

cute

Iron Mike's moniker, surprisingly endearing when bestowed on a pup.

british

Associated with famous British boxer Frank Bruno's rival, Mike Tyson.

fat

Heavyweight boxer's moniker suits chunky pups with knockout charm.